Chariots of Fire (1981)

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Chariots of Fire (1981)

© Twentieth Century Fox (1981)

SFC Reviewer's Opinion:

Limited Recommendation

Genre
Drama / History / Sport

Synopsis
Britain's finest athletes have begun their quest for glory in the 1924 Olympic Games. Success brings honour to their nation. For two runners, the honour at stake is personal... and their challenge one from within. 'Chariots Of Fire' is the inspiring, true story of Harold Abrahams, Eric Liddell and the team that brought Britain one of its greatest sports victories. Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell and Alice Krige enjoyed their first major movie roles in this debut theatrical feature for director Hugh Hudson. Producer David Puttnam blended those talents to shape a film of unique and lasting impact. From its awesome footage of competition to its Oscar-winning Vangelis score, 'Chariots Of Fire' has blazed its way into the hearts of movie lovers everywhere.

Directed by
Hugh Hudson

Written by
Colin Welland

Starring
Nicholas Farrell (Aubrey Montague); Nigel Havers (Lord Andrew Lindsay); Ian Charleson (Eric Liddell); Ben Cross (Harold Abrahams); Daniel Gerroll (Henry Stallard); Ian Holm (Sam Mussabini); John Gielgud (Master of Trinity (as Sir John Gielgud)); Lindsay Anderson (Master of Caius); Nigel Davenport (Lord Birkenhead); Cheryl Campbell (Jennie Liddell); Alice Krige (Sybil Gordon); Dennis Christopher (Charles Paddock); Brad Davis (Jackson Scholz); Patrick Magee (Lord Cadogan); Peter Egan (Duke of Sutherland). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.

Length (mins):	123	Ratings:	PG (U)	Language:	ENG

Big 5 Oscar Wins:	2	Big 5 Oscar Noms:	3	IMDB page:	Link

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